Archives: Articles

A fight between the U.S. Department of Justice and leaders of Pennsylvania’s court system is playing out in federal court.

Gun violence activist and survivor Oronde McClain was paired with WHYY host Cherri Gregg to produce a video and written work to show the true impact of gun violence.

A recent study found that national support for automated traffic cameras increased when participants viewed camera implementation through the lens of racial justice.

The East Camden native continues historic career after being named second in command of the police department, the first woman and Latina ever to hold that rank.

FDR Park in South Philly is getting a new pop-up playground that was designed by young people and is being built by volunteers. It opens up for play on July 23.

The much-criticized, historically racist policing tactic never actually went away, but in recent years officials had decried it and the city had moved away from its broad use.

The Pennsylvania General Assembly passed House Bill 2125 last week and Governor Tom Wolf signed it into law on Monday. Upper Darby played a huge role in making this happen.

Biden says he still wants to give diplomacy a chance while Lapid insists that tough words alone won’t thwart Tehran nuclear ambitions.

The mid-July opening is just a bit behind their normal public pool schedule. Normally pools in Camden open around the Fourth of July.

Starting Saturday, dialing 988 will connect callers experiencing distress across the country to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

The bill would have prevented local towns from banning natural gas, something climate activists say will be key to addressing global warming.

The city’s Summer Event Series and the West Fest Block Party have been canceled because of rising incidents of gun violence.

This weekend’s event highlights in Philly, N.J., and Delaware include concerts from Elton John, Femi Kuti, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Brown, Yacht Rock Revue, and more.

The Jersey Shore resort city welcomes the nation’s oldest civil rights organization for its first in-person convention since 2019.

Delaware is experiencing a rise in the number of residents seeking help, whether it be with housing costs, Medicaid, or food assistance.